Merlin KISAE ABSO Series User manual

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KISAE ABSO DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER
EURO 6 (SRCS) INSTALLATION GUIDE
20th August 2018
Document No: DOC212
Revision: A
Merlin Equipment Ltd Unit 4
Cabot Business Village
Poole, Dorset
BH17 7BA
United Kingdom
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Merlin Power Systems
332-4 West Montauk Highway
Hampton Bays
New York NY11946
United States of America
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www.merlinequipment.com

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VERSION HISTORY
Revision
Number
Implemented
By
Revision
Date
Approved
By
Approval
Date
Status
A
MDH
20/08/2018
MRH
21/08/2018
Draft
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................................................................................................................2
1. References....................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Warning...........................................................................................................................................3
4. Precautions...................................................................................................................................... 3
5. Installation....................................................................................................................................... 4
5.1 Pre-Installation Preparation: ....................................................................................................4
5.2 Mounting the Charger:.............................................................................................................5
5.3 Plan and lay in cables: .............................................................................................................. 5
5.4 Charger Connections:...............................................................................................................5
5.5 Typical System Layout: .............................................................................................................6
5.6 Wiring Installation:................................................................................................................... 7
5.7 Pre‐Powerup Checks: ...............................................................................................................8
6. Unit Operation................................................................................................................................. 8
6.1 Unit On/Off:............................................................................................................................. 8
6.2 Understanding the Charging Mechanism:................................................................................. 8

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1. References
Ref
No.
Title
Document
No.
Rev
Date
1.
Kisae Abso DC to DC Charger Owners’Manual
MU DMT1230
B
N/A
2. Introduction.
This document describes the method to install a DC-DC Battery Charger on a vehicle compliant with
Euro 6 Emission Standards and fitted with a Smart Regenerative Charging System (SRCS).
3. Warning.
The DC-DC Battery Charger is designed for installation by qualified and competent electrical
engineers. Keep away from Children.
Qualified and competent engineers will be familiar with safe working practices, local health & safety
legislation and the proper and safe use of tools and equipment. Therefore, not all obvious practices
that may lead to system damage, injury or death are detailed within this installation guide. If you
are in any way unsure about any aspect of the installation or use of your DC-DC Charger, contact
your Dealer or Merlin Equipment for advice.
4. Precautions.
Please ensure that prior to installation you have read and understood the Kisae Abso DC to DC
Battery Charger Owners’ Manual.
In addition, we would particularly draw your attention to the ‘Important Safety Information’ section
as contained within the Manual.

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In addition, we would also draw your attention to the following:
•This product is designed for use in 12 & 24Volt DC systems only. Use in other than its designed
application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury.
•DO NOT disassemble, modify or alter. Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
•DO NOT cover or obstruct any air vent openings or install in a zero-clearance compartment.
•USE ONLY in vehicles with a NEGATIVE GROUND. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock,
damage or other injury.
•External fuses (Not supplied with the unit) MUST be installed in each positive feed to the unit. Each
fuse must be located as close to the battery terminal as possible (within 30cm).
•FUSES: Use the correct ampere rating when replacing fuses. Failure to do so may result in fire, injury,
electric shock or damage.
•DO NOT install or operate the Charger in an explosive atmosphere.
•DO NOT install or expose the Charger to excessive temperatures or humidity.
•Install the Charger in a clean, dry environment. DO NOT install or expose the unit to wet or damp
areas.
•If in any doubt consult a suitably qualified and competent engineer or the supplier.
•MAINTENANCE. If you have problems or suspect device failures DO NOT attempt to repair the unit
yourself. Return it to your Dealer or Merlin for servicing.
5. Installation.
The Charger should be mounted vertically with the battery terminals at the bottom. The Charger
should NOT be mounted upside down.
Vertical Mounting (Terminals at Bottom)
5.1 Pre-Installation Preparation:
•Disconnect the main positive and negative from each battery bank to ensure no power
is on the vehicle (up to 2 battery banks)
•Remove items (e.g. seats, access panels etc.) to ensure easy installation
•Survey the sites where you wish to locate components.

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5.2 Mounting the Charger:
We recommend installing directly to bulkheads using stainless steel bolts. All nuts should
be either of the Nyloc type or protected with a shake proof washer. Appropriately sized
washers should be used to mount components to distribute component weight and
loadings.
5.3 Plan and lay in cables:
Lay in the cables / wiring to the various components as per the system diagram. Ensure all cables
are routed away from vehicle control devices and are suitably fixed and secured. Cables and wiring
should not be installed above vehicle access points.
5.4 Charger Connections:
For typical system layout see the installation drawing on page 6 of this manual.
•Caution! Ensure always that the correct polarity is observed on the Charger wiring. Serious
damage to the Charger will occur if wires are shorted or connected the wrong way around.
•Caution! Ensure always that the correct torque setting is applied to the Charger connections
and earth stud. Serious damage to the Charger will occur if the fixings are overtightened.

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5.5 Typical System Layout:
The diagram below shows a typical layout which will give you an understanding of how the system
installs and the component parts required.
Unit Connections CH1 (Auxiliary Battery) & CH3 (Engine Battery) would normally be connected. The
Solar Panel would not normally be connected for typical vehicle applications but is shown for
information.
Please note that for this unit to operate with SRCS Vehicles, the ‘Ignition Start’ Terminal MUST be
connected to the Vehicle Ignition Switch or KL15 Terminal.
•Caution & Warning! We recommend that appropriately rated fuses or circuit breakers are
inserted between batteries, Solar Panel, Ignition Switch and the Charger to protect
against short circuits.
•Fuses should be located as close as possible to the battery positive terminal of each battery
bank
•Cables must have a current rating higher than that of the associated fuse.
•Negative cables must have the same current rating as the associated Positive
cabling.
•Consideration will need to be given to voltage drop based upon cable run lengths
and cables should be sized accordingly.

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Battery connection cables should be sized based upon the following table. The length detailed is
based upon the total length from the engine to auxiliary battery banks.
12V 30A Battery Charger
Length (m)* 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0
Cable Size (mm²) 6 8.5 16 20 35
Cable Size (AWG) 10 8 6 4 2
*Based upon finely stranded extra flexible high current cable
12V 50A Battery Charger
Length (m)* 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0
Cable Size (mm²) 8.5 16 20 35 50
Cable Size (AWG) 8 6 4 2 1
*Based upon finely stranded extra flexible high current cable
Recommended Fuse Ratings
Fuse Engine battery Auxiliary Battery Solar Panel Ignition Switch
12V 30A Charger 50A 40A 15A Per Panel 1A
12V 50A Charger 70A 60A 15A Per Panel 1A
5.6 Wiring Installation:
1. Remove the DC compartment cover by removing the two screws located on the top surface
of the unit.
2. Connect one end of the positive wire (red wire) to the CH1 (Auxiliary Battery) charger
positive terminal and the other end to battery fuse. Keep the connection between the
auxiliary battery and charger as short as possible.
3. Run another positive wire from the fuse to the auxiliary battery positive terminal.
4. Connect the negative (black) wire and between the CH1 charger negative terminal and the
auxiliary battery negative terminal.
5. Use the same method to connect to the CH3 (Engine Battery) and CH2 (Solar Array/Panel) if
required.
6. For vehicles using Smart Regenerative charging systems (SRCS - Euro 6 Compliant), connect
the Ignition Start terminal to the Ignition Switch (KL15) via a 1A fuse.
7. Place the DC Compartment cover back to the original position and secure the cover using the
two screws provided.

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5.7 Pre‐Powerup Checks:
Once cabling is complete. We highly recommend following the checklist below before connecting
the main battery cables
•Check security of each component
•Check that the DC-DC Charger casing is bonded to the chassis
•Check main battery cables against systemdiagrams
•Check main battery cables are correctly sized based upon rated loads
•Check tightness of all connections
•Ensure all live terminals are covered with a rubber insulating boot
•Check all negative connections aresecure
•Caution! Incorrect and reverse polarity may damage the system.
•Warning! Reverse polarity connections to batteries may cause them to explode. Check all
cabling before powering up the system.
6. Unit Operation.
6.1 Unit On/Off:
A Charger ON/OFF switch is located at the DC Input / Output panel of the unit. Switch to ON
position to activate the charger and switch to OFF position when the unit is not in use.
6.2 Understanding the Charging Mechanism:
The Charger is powered by the battery connected to the Auxiliary battery terminal (CH1). The
Auxiliary battery will be charged from the Engine battery (terminal CH3) or the Solar Panel (If fitted).
Normal charger start-up voltage is 13.2V (measured at Engine battery terminal CH3). Connecting
the ignition feed (KL15) to the ‘Ignition Start’ control terminal will reduce charger start-up voltage
to 12.3V.
The reduced charger start-up voltage of 12.3V with the ignition feed connected, allows the unit to
work with Euro 6 SRCS equipped vehicles.